This “gem church” will be open each day for private prayer and meditation from 9.30am. until 3.30pm.

SUNDAY:
10.00am; 12.30pm (Polish Mass) and 6.00pm.

MONDAY:
12 noon Eucharistic Service

TUESDAY:
Mass at 10.00am because of the Deanery Conference.

WEDNESDAY:12 noon Eucharistic Service

THURSDAY:
12 noon Mass
(The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle)

FRIDAY:
12 noon Mass
(St. Polycarp, bishop & martyr)

SATURDAY
12 noon Mass

CONFESSION:
Saturday: 11.00 - 11.50am and 12.30 - 12.45pm.

BAPTISM:
By appointment

MARRIAGE:
6 months notice must be given (Diocesan requirement)

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ST. MARY’S SERVICES

SUNDAY:
11.30am Mass

MONDAY:
10.00am Mass

WEDNESDAY:
12 noon Mass

CONFESSION:
By appointment

BAPTISMS and MARRIAGES: as for St. Patrick’s

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READERS for Sunday 18th February

10.00am

D. Sarkodie & M. Fernandez

11.30am

C. O’Donnell

9.00pm

C. Dodd

Sunday 25th February

10.00am

J. Finch & A. Powell

11.30am

M. Howell

6.00pm

R. McGlade

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
AT 10.00AM MASS

Sunday 18th February

1

B. Auxtero

2

C. Riley

3

J. Finch

Sunday 25th February

1

P. Crosby

2

R. Estrellona

3

D. Daka

CHURCH CLEANING ROTA

Sunday 18th February

Week 3

Joyce & David Daka and friends (African)

Sunday 25th February

Week 4

Team Four

The African
Choir

Saint
Patrick's African Singers is more than a choir to its members, who are
mainly asylum seekers and refugees living in Oldham.

The group was
formed to take part in the 2001 Christmas Liturgy at St Patricks, but
its members stayed together and it has become a support system and source
of enjoyment and worship. They sing once a month during mass, perform
at other churches , and took part in last year's Festival of Light.

Father Phil
Sumner said: ''It has boosted their own self-esteem and given them an
interest as well as a support network within the town. It has also given
a vibrancy to this community. To have so many young people involved in
the church has been a boost for others. Many of our community had not
encountered asylum seekers before but have gone on to discover a liking
for these young people. Previous views have been changed.''

The Filipino
Choir

Folk
Group performing
'Total Praise'
Just click on the photo for the audio clip

Originally formed
as "a one off' to celebrate the Bishop's visitation in 1998 and then
later being invited to sing at the Mayor's Mass, St. Patrick's Folk Group
continues to go from strength to strength.

The three vocalists, vocal/guitarist all share a musical
background, either being classically trained, semi-pro or ex professional.
An uplifting and unique combined sound of Caribbean, Eastern European
and rich English tones capture the cultural background of the members...
with a bit of Oldhamer and Mancunian thrown in for good measure!

We also have an Indian Choir and Parish Choir. If you would like to join any of the choirs just ask. Everyone is welcome.